A Midsummer Night's Dream Tickets
Opens 20th June
Shakespeare’s enchanting comedy returns to Regent’s Park with music, mischief and magic under the stars.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream in London
Prepare to be enchanted as A Midsummer Night’s Dream comes to the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, in the heart of glorious Regent’s Park, this summer. Shakespeare’s most beloved comedy, about the tangled love triangle between four mortals, complicated by the interference of mischievous fairies, comes alive in a gorgeous outdoor staging. Blending hilarity, folk‑infused music, and the natural beauty of London’s iconic parkland, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a play that truly casts a spell - secure your tickets today.
What Is the Play A Midsummer Night’s Dream About?
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a riotous tale of love, transformation, and magic that unfolds in an enchanted forest where anything can, and will, happen. Four young Athenians flee into the woods to escape social constraints, only to find themselves at the mercy of mischievous fairies and errant love potions. At the same time, the fairy king and queen are dealing with romantic troubles of their own, while a band of rustic actors rehearse a hilariously earnest play in a delightful metatheatrical twist.
This new Regent’s Park production infuses Shakespeare’s classic comedy with folk‑inspired melodies; the open‑air setting amplifies the play’s themes of nature, illusion, and the joyfully unpredictable experience of falling in and out of love.
The History of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Since its first recorded performance in the late 16th century, A Midsummer Night’s Dream has been one of Shakespeare’s most frequently staged and visually expressive plays. Scholars believe it was written around 1595–1596, likely to be performed at a court wedding. Early stagings would have used minimal scenery, relying on the language and movement to evoke the magical forest setting.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream has long been associated with open‑air performance, its forested spell perfectly matched to the natural world. This production leans into that tradition, with live music, laughter, moonlight, and merry enchantment under the open sky.
The Cast of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Dream a little longer - casting for this production is to be announced.
The Creative Team of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The 2026 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is directed by Atri Banerjee (The Glass Menagerie, Julius Caesar). Original music is composed by Maimuna Memon (Portia Coughlan, The Grapes of Wrath).
Naomi Dawson (Romeo and Juliet, Look Back in Anger) is the set designer, with costume design by Tómas Palmer (Run Sister Run, Gruesome Playground Injuries). Lighting design is by Joshua Pharo (Kenrex, Noughts and Croses), with sound design by Max Pappenheim (Twelfth Night, A Raisin in the Sun) and movement direction by Anjali Mehra (Jesus Christ Superstar, Marriage Material).
Tickets for A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Regent’s Park
If you’ve ever dreamed of Shakespeare where the rustle of leaves becomes part of the soundscape and moonlight co‑stars with the players, this summer’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream promises precisely that. Let Shakespeare’s raucous comedy wash through you beneath the stars - book your tickets for A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre today
This production contains themes of misogyny and gender representation, dated and ableist language and sexual innuendo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is A Midsummer Night's Dream playing in London?
A Midsummer Night's Dream is playing at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, Inner Circle, Regent's Park, London, NW1 4NU.
What is the age recommendation for A Midsummer Night's Dream?
A Midsummer Night's Dream is best for age 10+.
Can I buy tickets for A Midsummer Night's Dream at the box office?
Yes you can buy from the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre box office where you will pay the face value ticket price, sometimes with a small booking fee. Search on SeatPlan to get the best prices and deals in one search.
What is the refund / cancellation policy?
Tickets for A Midsummer Night's Dream are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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